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Written question asked by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Davies of Oldham (Labour) on Thursday, 11 June 2009.


UK Trade and Investment: Iraq

Question
To ask Her Majesty's Government how many British-sponsored trade delegations have visited Iraq since the establishment of the new republic in 2005.
Answer

My right honourable friend, the Secretary of State for the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills led a high level business delegation of 23 UK companies and one business support organisation to Basra and Baghdad in April 2009. The Middle East Association has taken four UK trade missions to the Kurdistan Regional Governate over the period 2006-09.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
711 c166WA; 4039
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Iraq Trade missions
Link
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